Dorian Blues (2004)

High school senior Dorian begins a gay man's odyssey when he determines that he's gay and decides to come out. Chief among concerns is the reaction of his father, who has never liked him.

Director:

Tennyson Bardwell

Writer:

Tennyson Bardwell

Stars:

Michael McMillian, Lea Coco, Steve Fletcher

13 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael McMillian	...	Dorian Lagatos
Lea Coco	...	Nicky Lagatos
Steve Fletcher	...	Tom Lagatos (as Steven Charles Fletcher)
Mo Quigley	...	Maria Lagatos
Austin Basis	...	Spooky
Ryan Kelly Berkowitz	...	Tiffany (as Ryan Kelly Berkowitz) (as Ryan K. Berkowitz)
Chris Dallman	...	Andrew
Leslie Elliard	...	Therapist
Jeff Paul	...	Social Worker
Cody Nickell	...	Ben
Jack Abele	...	Ben's Father
Richard Burke	...	Muscles
Sian Heder	...	Ellie
Carl Dana	...	Priest
Portia Kamons	...	Party Matchmaker

Storyline

Coming-of-age. A small-town young man realizes why he's such a misfit - he's gay! Adolescence is proving a pain for the always-thinking Dorian. He's an outcast and the butt of classmates' fag jokes at high school. He's different and understands why when he reaches the conclusion that he's a "stereotypical gay." He soon announces this discovery to his homophobic, Nixon-loving dad. As Dad throws him out of the house, Dorian's off to NYU to encounter a new world of coffee houses, sophisticates and handsome men.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | character name in title | teen movie | high school | father | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes finding yourself is a matter of checking the closet.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

First feature film role for Austin Basis.

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Quotes

Therapist Dr. Michener: Besides the fact that you're a virgin craving a first experience, and that you feel safe with me, besides those things, what exactly do you love about me?
Dorian Lagatos: I guess that's pretty much it.
Therapist Dr. Michener: I'm still flattered; however, I do not, under any circumstances, sleep with my clients.
Dorian Lagatos: Could you maybe refer me to someone who does?

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Connections

References The Karate Kid (1984)

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Soundtracks

We Three Kings
Written by John H. Hopkins (uncredited)
Arranged by Dan Rosengard
Performed by Dan Rosengard, Carla Lother & Ensemble
Courtesy of Museum Music
By Arrangement with Vault Music Services

User Reviews

What a warm film... not blue at all!

I saw this film in South Africa, where it was appallingly marketed and I probably wouldn't have seen it had I not seen IMDb write-up.

This is a low budget film, with some unknown actors, but is nonetheless funny, warm, realistic (in places)and pertinent. The story is simple: Dorian is gay. How do he and his family cope with this? There are some hilarious moments: Leslie Elliard (who plays Dorian's therapist) is good.

The film focuses on the family dynamics. Lea Coco (the straight brother, Nicky) and Michael McMillian (the gay brother, Dorian) generate such an easy brotherly chemistry- the film's strength lies in its depiction of this dyad, in particular.

As the father(for whom Dorian has ambivalent feelings) Charles Fletcher is good, portraying an older generation with values and ideas that dare never be questioned. The film looks at Dorian's relationships within his family (a mother, played well by Mo Qigley)... but strings are too neatly tied up at the end; the fault is in the script, not the acting.

A warm, sensitive film that deserves a wide(r) viewing. Kudos all!

Details

Official Sites:

Official Dorian Blues site - no longer active as of August 2012

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 2006 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Dorian Blues - Eine witzig-spritzige Tragödie

Filming Locations:

Bethlehem, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$185,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,605, 25 September 2005

Gross USA:

$72,234

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$72,234

Company Credits

Production Co:

Day Dreamer Films, Supergirlreally...

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1